How a new political party to be formed by AASU can change Assam’s political dynamics

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In December 1985, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta moved his belongings from a hostel room in Gauhati University to the chief minister’s bungalow. So did most of his cabinet colleagues. They were all office-bearers of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) spearheading an anti-foreigners movement (1979-85) before forming a new political entity and wresting Assam’s political power … Read more

Delhi riots: Police names Yechury, Yogendra Yadav, economist Jayati Ghosh in supplementary chargesheet

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Yogendra Yadav and Sitaram Yechury are some of the prominent names included by Delhi Police in its disclosure of chargesheet in the February Delhi riots case. Apart from the CPI(M) general secretary and Swaraj Abhiyan leader, the Delhi Police has also named economist Jayati Ghosh, Delhi University professor and activist Apoorvanand, and documentary filmmaker Rahul … Read more

Attack on navy veteran was spontaneous…people tend to lose control: Shiv Sena

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The Shiv Sena on Saturday said the attack on a former Indian Navy officer by some Shivsainiks in Mumbai was a “spontaneous” and “angry” reaction after the veteran shared a “derogatory” cartoon on Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Issuing a statement, Shiv Sena’s Chief Spokesperson Sanjay Raut said, “There is rule of law in Maharashtra. No … Read more

In Oregon, a new climate menace: Fires raging where they don’t usually burn

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By Christopher Flavelle and Henry Fountain The blazes that raced across western Oregon this week could be the most unexpected element in a fire season that’s full of surprises: not just more wildfires, but wildfires in places that don’t usually burn. The forests between Eugene and Portland haven’t experienced fires this severe in decades, experts … Read more

Wembley stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of murder

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Related Topics London violence image copyright@999London image captionThree hours before the death, police attended the same location following a noise complaint and reports a smoke alarm had been activated A man has been stabbed to death at a flat in London, with another arrested on suspicion of murder following a stand-off with police. The victim, … Read more

Second stimulus check might still be sent to eligible adults. Who could qualify for it?

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Congress hasn’t yet agreed who’ll be eligible to receive a second stimulus check, but it’s expected that more people will be included the second time around. Sarah Tew/CNET If a second stimulus check is authorized in 2020 — either through an overarching stimulus bill or an executive action — the question of how much money you could get will rest on … Read more

Delhi riots: Police name Yechury, Yogendra Yadav, Jayati Ghosh, in supplementary charge sheet

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has named CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav, economist Jayati Ghosh and Delhi University professor Apoorvanand in a supplementary charge sheet in the February riots cases, accusing them of “provoking and mobilising” anti-CAA protesters. Some of those named have also been charged with — based … Read more

Sonia Gandhi leaves for US for routine medical check-up: Sources

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New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi left for the United States on Saturday for a routine medical check-up, sources close to her said. They said her son and former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is accompanying her during her travel to the US. Rahul is expected to return within a week. Gandhi, 73, is expected to … Read more

Andersen claims surprise Tour stage win

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Soren Kragh Andersen secured Sunweb’s second win in three days after Marc Hirschi claimed stage 12 Soren Kragh Andersen took a surprise win on stage 14 of the Tour de France to cap a sublime tactical ride by Team Sunweb. The Dane attacked with three kilometres to go in a frantic finale and stayed away … Read more